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Why this matters
Malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention. Refugees have no legal right to work, study, or access affordable healthcare — and face exploitation, arrest, and violence.
“No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark.”
— Warsan Shire
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No legal recognition
Without a legal framework, refugees are not recognised by the government — limiting access to work, education, movement, and healthcare.
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Risk of harm
Refugees, and refugee women especially, face a heightened risk of exploitation, assault, and detention. We stand with survivors and push for protection.
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Barriers to care
Even with a UNHCR card, hospital costs remain out of reach for most families. REF fills that gap, case by case.